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Discussion: FIRST TIME SPRINT
Subject: FIRST TIME SPRINT
By: Milt Dartoozos
Written on: 2005-03-10 11:11:07
Message: Hey folks!

Yes, I'm a first time triathlete. Am assuming a 'sprint' triathlon is a 10k run, a one mile swim and a 22 mile bike ride.

I ran a marathon 2 years ago and have a clue how to train for that but am not quite sure how to incorporate multi-event sports into the regimen. Also, I haven't seen much discussion in the way of weight training listed for a triathlon. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!!!

Milt
Subject: RE: FIRST TIME SPRINT
By: Joshua Bone
Written on: 2005-03-13 12:02:12
Message: Hey Milt;
I am in the same boat as you, I am in my first ever triathalon coming up in May. All I can tell you is that I haven't taken out weight training from my regiment, but I have reduced it. I used to hit body parts sometimes twice a week now I am only doing 3 days of Strength Training and I think it has actually helped me out. For example I will do legs in th morning and then run that night. Like I said I am no expert but maybe my insight might help.
Subject: RE: FIRST TIME SPRINT
By: Kariss Blalock
Written on: 2005-03-19 15:11:01
Message: Just so you know, a sprint triathlon is about half the distances you've been assuming. Usually a sprint is about a half mile swim (maybe just a LITTLE longer), 12-17 miles biking, and a 5k run. I don't know much about strength training. I either do some sort of cardio workout at one time in the day and then do strength later, or if I'm in a bind with time I'll do a strength session and run stairs after every set or run a "suicide" in the racquetball court at my gym between sets. I wouldn't do more than three days a week with weights now that the season is getting so close. I'm planning on concentrating on the swimming, running, and biking more now and focusing on weights in the off season. But, I am in NO WAY a professional!! =o)

Good luck and have fun!!
Subject: RE: FIRST TIME SPRINT
By: William Dessoffy
Written on: 2005-03-20 20:44:46
Message: Milt... Glad to see your enthusiasm. I'm also Training for my first trirace.Keep the dream alive. Too little time too many mountains. Besides TV corrupts the mind. Good luck ... Train hard!!!

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Discussion: FIRST TIME SPRINT
Subject: FIRST TIME SPRINT By: Milt Dartoozos Written on: 2005-03-10 11:11:07 Message: Hey folks! Yes, I'm a first time triathlete. Am assuming a 'sprint' triathlon is a 10k run, a one mile swim and a 22 mile bike ride. I ran a marathon 2 years ago and have a clue how to train for that but am not quite sure how to incorporate multi-event sports into the regimen. Also, I haven't seen much discussion in the way of weight training listed for a triathlon. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!!! Milt
Subject: RE: FIRST TIME SPRINT By: Joshua Bone Written on: 2005-03-13 12:02:12 Message: Hey Milt; I am in the same boat as you, I am in my first ever triathalon coming up in May. All I can tell you is that I haven't taken out weight training from my regiment, but I have reduced it. I used to hit body parts sometimes twice a week now I am only doing 3 days of Strength Training and I think it has actually helped me out. For example I will do legs in th morning and then run that night. Like I said I am no expert but maybe my insight might help.
Subject: RE: FIRST TIME SPRINT By: Kariss Blalock Written on: 2005-03-19 15:11:01 Message: Just so you know, a sprint triathlon is about half the distances you've been assuming. Usually a sprint is about a half mile swim (maybe just a LITTLE longer), 12-17 miles biking, and a 5k run. I don't know much about strength training. I either do some sort of cardio workout at one time in the day and then do strength later, or if I'm in a bind with time I'll do a strength session and run stairs after every set or run a "suicide" in the racquetball court at my gym between sets. I wouldn't do more than three days a week with weights now that the season is getting so close. I'm planning on concentrating on the swimming, running, and biking more now and focusing on weights in the off season. But, I am in NO WAY a professional!! =o) Good luck and have fun!!
Subject: RE: FIRST TIME SPRINT By: William Dessoffy Written on: 2005-03-20 20:44:46 Message: Milt... Glad to see your enthusiasm. I'm also Training for my first trirace.Keep the dream alive. Too little time too many mountains. Besides TV corrupts the mind. Good luck ... Train hard!!!
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